BE ADVISED: On Friday, May 15, the North American Mammal Hall and African Mammal Hall on Level 1 will be closed in preparation for Bug Fair. The North American Mammal Hall on Level 2 will remain open.

BE ADVISED: On Thursday, May 14, USC Commencement ceremonies at the LA Memorial Coliseum will impact traffic, parking, and wayfinding around the Natural History Museum. Please plan your visit accordingly, and consider riding the Metro E (Expo) Line and exiting at USC/Expo station.

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Special Exhibition

Unearthed: Raw Beauty

See some of the rarest and most spectacular mineral specimens ever discovered.

Date

December 14, 2025–April 18, 2027
Open daily, 9:30 am–5 pm

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Location

Natural History Museum
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Tickets

Free with general admission.
Free for Members.
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Experience our newest exhibition showcasing some of the rarest and most spectacular mineral specimens ever discovered. Unearthed reveals the beauty of minerals and crystals in their natural state, with some on view for the very first time.

For more information, visit Unearthed: Raw Beauty.

Unearthed: Raw Beauty is made possible in part with support from The Kenneth T. and Eileen L. Norris Foundation

The Kenneth T. and Eileen L. Norris Foundation